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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1903

Page

5

Work on Troy Press Brick Plant Advancing Rapidly

A large brick plant project near Man Park tract south of the i is under construction this week with a crew building a reservoir and preparing for clay sheds machine sheds and leveling growth. Chief Engineer Coburn of Vandalia Line visited to locate switches and yards. plan changes from railroad work may alter details. A highway route petition seeks a 2189 foot road segment with a November 24 hearing at 2 pm. Stockholders Neuenschwander Garnet and Rawson toured St. Louis for plant data as favorable weather could speed completion.

Troy Press ’ Brick ‘Company Sh ‘Man Park Thie i Maka Coburn Vandalia Live Vannalia W. S. Neuenschwander J. W. Garnet S. W. Rawson Brick Company St. Louis

Death of Former Troy Mill Owner Milbank Dies at 70

George Milbank, a former Troy mill owner and longtime Northwest Missouri business figure, died at his Chillicothe home at 7:37 PM after a paralysis and illness. He operated a three story mill in Troy from 1860 to 1867 and left a large family including children in several Missouri cities. His death follows a storied career noted for honesty and steady work.

George Milbank Troy Washington Street Chillicothe Milbank Ing J. Warner West Clay Street Misa Nellie Swain Ilicothe Democrat Jemise Missouri Mr. Milbank Nellie Swain John T Sallie W Creliin Harry S Mary L. Milbank George M St. Louis Lucy T. Scampton Moberly Charles R Kirksville

Lotus Quartet to entertain at Rieder's Opera House

Social and personal notes report the Lotus Quartet, a group of Edwardsville young ladies, will perform at Rieder's Opera House for Presbyterian church funds on Friday evening, December 4, assisted by local literary talent. Other items note golden wedding invitations for Mr. and Mrs. David Gore, a surprise party for Master Homer Dunstan, and various visits by local residents to St. Louis, Greenville, and Troy.

Lotus Quartet Edwardsville Presbyterian Church i Rieder T. H. Bell David Gore Carlinville

Rabbits Declared Protected Game In State

State game laws shift as Attorney General Hamlin reverses earlier stance on hunting rabbits. Licensing becomes required to hunt rabbits, following letters from L A Richardson and A J Lovejoy outlining new enforcement. Local readers advised rabbits are protected game and licensing applies.

Hamlin General Assembly Hamio L. A. Richardson Marine Madison County Tar Can State Game Commission Lovejoy Mr. Richardson H. J. Hamlin A. J. Lovejoy

City Court Terms Docket Troy Cases Add Obstructions

City of Troy faces next term in Edwardsville circuit court with three appeals filed by the city as complainant against George Morriss Mrs. Margaret Rawson and Highland Brewing Co. Alleged violations include obstruction of an alley and operating without a license. Squire Eckert found Morriss and Rawson guilty with fines of 25 dollars and costs 5.65 plus 1 dollar per day while obstruction continues. Highland Brewing Co. fined 25 dollars and 6.10 dollars costs by default.

M. W. Powell Phil Eckert New Addition Highland Brewing Co Squire Eckert

Fresh Oyster and Bargain Gang in Local Notices

Local notes offer promos for fresh oysters at Kuntzmann, school shoes at Klein’s, and a royal tailors sale. Thanksgiving is next Thursday with early hour sun times. ads invite orders at The Racket and Tur Cay’s subscription offers on page 5. Dr. Sallee to examine eyes at Baird House Tuesday December 15th.

Klein's Tur Cay Dr. Sallee Optician Baird House Royal Tailor A. R. Snodgrass Anna Eising Chicago Favoriite

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